1082 382 Food & Drink Breakfast true Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:42:17 -0800 /system/videos/4/82/10/1082.flv breakfast, brunch, cook, cooking, DIY, Do It Yourself, eat, eating, egg, eggs, Essential Skills, Instructional, Learn to, make, making, omelet, Tips, tutorial How To Make an Omelet http://www.howcast.com/videos/1082-How-To-Make-an-Omelet http://www.howcast.com/videos/1082-How-To-Make-an-Omelet/edit approved 145 720 480 <object width="425" height="317" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=1082"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=1082" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="317" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 25 michaelrsanchez http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1082/Picture_5_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 28923 false false false 20850 1 33 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1082/33.jpg Choose fillings Choose your omelet fillings. One vegetable and one cheese is the classic combination, but that’s by no means mandatory. Use your imagination- olives, salsa, tofu, anything!

]]> 20851 2 47 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1082/47.jpg Beat eggs & add salt & pepper Crack your eggs into the mixing bowl and use the fork to beat them until the whites and yolks are well-blended. Add a pinch of coarse salt and a pinch of black pepper.

]]> 20852 3 57 Tip If you want your omelet extra-fluffy, add a tablespoon of water to the mix too.

]]> 20853 4 63 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1082/63.jpg Heat skillet Place the skillet on your stovetop and turn the burner to medium. Allow it to heat up.

]]> 20854 5 69 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1082/69.jpg Add oil or butter Add one tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter, and swirl it around the skillet until the entire cooking surface is coated.

]]> 20855 6 79 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1082/79.jpg Add fillings to skillet, then remove Add all your fillings, except for cheeses, to the skillet. Allow them to sizzle just for a bit, then remove them from the skillet and set them aside for a moment.

]]> 20856 7 90 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1082/90.jpg Pour in egg mixture Pour the egg mixture into the skillet, swirling it around until it is spread evenly.

]]> 20857 8 97 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1082/97.jpg Swirl plan When the edges of the omelet are solidifying, swirl the pan again to redistribute the uncooked eggs in the center.

]]> 20858 9 105 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1082/105.jpg Add fillings & turn down heat When the edges are turning crisp and pulling away from the skillet, add your fillings and cheese down the center of the omelet so it’s separated into thirds, and turn the heat down.

]]> 20859 10 116 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1082/116.jpg Let cheese melt & flip Allow the cheese to melt. Once it has done so, use the spatula to flip each outside third of the omelet over the middle third.

]]> 20860 11 126 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1082/126.jpg Slide onto plate Slide the omelet out of the skillet onto the plate. It’s ready to enjoy.

]]> 20861 12 132 Fact The largest omelet on record was made in 2002 in Ontario, Canada, and weighed 6,510 pounds.

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